Diagnostic Description
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Characterized by semi-transparent body with red-brown internal bars; irregular reddish blotches on nape; presence of intense black spot above gill opening; three red blotches separated by white or yellow bars on side of belly; base of pectoral fin with narrow white band; longitudinal scale series 23-25; ctenoid scales, absent on head and breast; separated pelvic fins, thin membrane joining bases; depth of body 6.5-7.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). Dorsal to anal fin-ray formula 9/8 (Ref. 116739).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Found on rocks of corals reefs in the infralittoral zone (Ref. 559).
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- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Found on rocks of corals reefs in the infralittoral zone (Ref. 559, 48637). Solitary or in groups, resting at bottom (Ref 90102). Spawning appears to be repeated on a regular cycle, semilunar or every 14 days (Ref. 116739).
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- Estelita Emily Capuli